Gathered Bodice Top With Dolman Sleeves
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic top featuring a gathered bodice with an elegant V-neckline and comfortable short dolman sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile top is suitable for a variety of occasions, making it a perfect choice for:
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Everyday Wear: a comfortable yet stylish option for daily activities and casual outings.
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Smart Casual: Easily dressed up for office wear or a relaxed evening out with its refined neckline.
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Layering Piece: Ideal for wearing under cardigans or jackets for added warmth and style versatility.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortable, relaxed fit that gently flares from the gathered bodice.
Neckline: Elegant gathered neckline finished with a bias binding.
Sleeves: Short, comfortable dolman sleeves.
Back: Clean design featuring a discreet center back seam.
Hem: Straight hemline, providing a neat finish to the relaxed silhouette.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as gathering with elastic thread, bias binding application, and standard garment assembly.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, draping fabrics to best highlight the gathered detail:
- Silk fabrics
- Natural fiber blends
- Synthetic fiber blends
Additional Supplies
Cutting Plan
- From main fabric:
- 1. Front Bodice Upper – 1 piece
- 2. Back – 2 pieces
- 3. Front Bodice Lower – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the center back seam. Finish the seam allowance and press to the left.
- Along the center of the upper front bodice, sew a row with elastic thread. Along the upper edge of the lower front bodice, between the marks, sew a row with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Attach the lower front bodice to the upper front bodice. Finish the seam allowance and press.
- Stitch the side seam and sleeve seam in one continuous step. Finish the seam allowance and press towards the back. Stitch the right shoulder seam. Finish the seam allowance and press towards the back.
- Cut a bias binding strip equal to the neckline length. Fold the binding strip in half lengthwise and press. Align the neckline edge with the raw edges of the bias binding and stitch. Turn the binding to the wrong side and topstitch 0.5 cm from the seam.
- Stitch the left shoulder seam. Finish the seam allowance and press towards the back.
- Fold the sleeve hem twice by 1.5 cm and topstitch.
- Finish the bottom edge of the garment. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
